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August 2013 News Archive

August 30, 2013
History professor receives ACLS Fellowship to research ‘history of future’ in Mexico
UCSC associate professor of history Matt O’Hara has received a 2013-14 fellowship of $45,000 from the American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) to write and additionally research his
August 29, 2013
Campus September 4, 2013 Planned Power Shutdown
Most of the UCSC campus will experience a planned power shutdown on Wednesday, September 4, 2013, from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
August 28, 2013
New Cassini data from Titan indicate a rigid, weathered ice shell
An analysis of gravity and topography data from Saturn's largest moon, Titan, has revealed unexpected features of the moon's outer ice
August 28, 2013
Diversity and Inclusion Certificate Program
The Office for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is excited to announce the course schedule for the 2013-14 Diversity and Inclusion Certificate Program.
August 27, 2013
Organic plant sale at UC Santa Cruz kicks off fall gardening season
The UCSC Farm & Garden’s Fall Plant Sale will offer a rich and timely selection of organically raised vegetable seedlings, perennials, and California natives.
August 27, 2013
UCSC well represented at White House student loan bill signing
A UC Santa Cruz alumnus and a current student watched in the Oval Office earlier this month as President Obama signed the historic bill that cuts student loan
August 27, 2013
Engineering Summer Bridge program celebrates 10 years serving new students
A week-long residential program eases the transition from high school to college for engineering students from underrepresented
August 27, 2013
Office of Civil Rights completes its investigation, closes complaint against UCSC
A complaint against UC Santa Cruz, alleging that the campus created a hostile environment for Jewish students, has been dismissed by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of
August 26, 2013
Update on fire near West Entrance
A wildland fire near Empire Grade and the West Entrance to campus is reported under control.
August 26, 2013
Shakespeare Santa Cruz to end 32-year run due to budget problems
UC Santa Cruz announced today that this will be the final season for Shakespeare Santa Cruz (SSC), the professional repertory company in residence at the campus. The current
August 26, 2013
Sea otters promote recovery of seagrass beds
Recolonization of Elkhorn Slough by sea otters led to recovery and expansion of seagrass beds due to cascading effects on the food
August 26, 2013
Shakespeare Santa Cruz
The campus has just posted a press release announcing that this will be the final season for Shakespeare Santa Cruz.
August 23, 2013
Two UCSC alumni win prestigious science teaching fellowships
Alumni Rick Barlow and Melissa Meloy won teaching fellowships from the Knowles Science Teaching
August 22, 2013
UCSC ranked among best colleges for computer science and humanities majors
UCSC is highly ranked among the nation's top computer science and humanities programs for "lifetime return on investment."
August 22, 2013
UCSC on top-25 list of LGBT-friendly campuses
UCSC was included on a top-25 list developed by Campus Pride, a national organization dedicated to making colleges and universities safer and more inclusive spaces for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals.
August 21, 2013
SCIPP director Steve Ritz helped ensure Fermi mission's scientific bounty
UCSC physicist Steve Ritz was project scientist for NASA's Fermi Gamma-ray Space
August 20, 2013
'Science Notes 2013' now available online
Science Notes 2013, published by UCSC's Science Communication Program, features compelling writing, art, video, and
August 15, 2013
2013-14 Diversity and Inclusion Certificate Program
The Office for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is excited to announce the course schedule for the 2013-14 Diversity and Inclusion Certificate Program.
August 13, 2013
Science and Justice Training Program explores ethics of scientific research
A subtle but significant shift in how national science policy makers regard the outcomes of scientific research has created opportunities for innovative programs such as the Science and
August 13, 2013
Film grad promoting documentary that won chancellor’s award
Last May, UCSC graduate student Sadia Halima received the Chancellor’s Research Award for her thesis film Laal Pari/The Red Fairy, a documentary addressing women’s participation in politics at
August 13, 2013
Carole Rossi retiring as chief campus counsel
Chancellor Blumenthal and CP/EVC Galloway announce that Chief Campus Counsel Carole Rossi plans to retire on April 1 of next year.
August 12, 2013
UCSC establishes Department of Technology Management
UCSC has established a new Department of Technology Management in the Baskin School of Engineering.
August 9, 2013
The astonishing world of UCSC alumnus artist Brandon Bird
UCSC alumnus Brandon Bird is an artist known for his inclination to draw and paint figures from pop culture in absurd situations. The Internet phenomenon returns to Santa
August 8, 2013
2013-14 Campus Food & Garden Guide now available
The 2013-14 Campus Food & Garden Guide, produced annually by the UCSC Food Systems Working Group and the Center for Agroecology & Sustainable Food Systems, is now
August 7, 2013
CGHub honored for innovation in information technology
The UCSC Cancer Genomics Hub (CGHub) received an honorable mention for the 2013 Larry Sautter Award for Innovation in Information
August 6, 2013
UCSC receives highest score on Princeton Review's 'Green Honor Roll'
UC Santa Cruz is one of 22 colleges and universities to receive Princeton Review's highest score (99) in its sixth "Green
August 6, 2013
Royal Astronomical Society honors astronomer Sandra Faber
The Royal Astronomical Society has awarded astronomer Sandra Faber an Honorary Fellowship of the
August 6, 2013
Community Crime Alert: Update
The Santa Cruz Police Department reported that three suspects were in custody in the Mission Street homicide case, from this past weekend.
August 5, 2013
UCSC alumna Kathy Sullivan nominated to lead NOAA
President Obama has nominated UCSC alumna Kathryn Sullivan to serve as Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere.
August 3, 2013
Community Crime Alert: Shots fired on Mission Street
On August 2, 2013 at 10:48 PM, Santa Cruz Police Officers responded to a report of shots fired in the 1800 and 2000 blocks of Mission Street. Additional calls indicated a victim of a shooting who collided in the parking lot of the Burger King parking lot at 2015 Mission Street.
August 2, 2013
UCSC’s Dana Frank speaks in Congress about Human Rights in Honduras
UC Santa Cruz history professor Dana Frank testified last week before the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission in the U.S. House of Representatives about human rights and U.S.
August 2, 2013
Staff Appreciation Welcome Back Breakfast – September 10th
Please join the Staff Advisory Board and Chancellor George Blumenthal for the Staff Appreciation Welcome Back Breakfast, Tuesday, September 10, 2013 from 7:30--10:30 a.m. in the Stevenson Event Center.
August 1, 2013
Psychology professor Phillip Hammack wins early career award
UC Santa Cruz associate professor of psychology Phillip Hammack is one of two winners of the 2013 Erik Erikson Early Career Award from the International Society of Political